Iowa House passes anti bullying bill for K-12 students
The Iowa House approved a wide anti bullying measure 62 to 37 to set minimum school standards protecting students from conduct based on traits that create a hostile environment. The bill moves back to the Senate after amendments. It covers sexual orientation gender identity age color creed origin race religion marital status sex attributes disability ancestry political belief socioeconomic status and familial status. It may include cyber bullying provisions.
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Iowa senators push cloning bill for therapeutic research
Senators Joe Bolkcom and Bob Dvorsky propose Senate File 115 to allow therapeutic cloning for stem cell research while keeping the ban on reproductive cloning. Supporters say the plan advances Gov Culver’s center for regenerative medicine. opponents warn it could erode cloning prohibitions. Debate expected soon.
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Lawmakers weigh stiffer penalty to protect sports officials
Iowa lawmakers hear House File 186 proposing to raise assault on referees and officials to a serious misdemeanor with up to a year in jail and fines up to 1875 dollars. Critics warn it creates special victim status and may conflict with the criminal code.
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Capitol Digest: Action for Eastern Iowa on Feb 7
A brief summary of legislative moves of interest to Eastern Iowans on Wednesday February 7. The digest notes key votes, committee actions, and pending bills affecting the region. Names of lawmakers and specific bills are highlighted where readable from the source.
Safe Schools Bill Drives Lawmaker Urges Vote
Rep Roger Wendt urges colleagues to back SF 61 the safe school bill highlighting Lowans tolerance and the importance of a conducive educational environment for student achievement in a quoted statement from the floor.
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